Consulate General of Sweden in New York

In conjunction with #CSW69 and International Women’s Day, the Consulate General of Sweden in New York hosted a seminar of panels with survivors, representatives from law enforcement and government, and human trafficking experts about their efforts to end prostitution and sexual exploitation. Thank you to Felicia Womack of Wake Up Brother and Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) for helping coordinate this impactful event, and to all our incredible moderators, panelists, and guests for joining us as we continue this fight for justice and equality.

Är du intresserad av att arbeta i en av världens mest dynamiska och spännande städer? Generalkonsulatet i New York erbjuder en praktikplats där du kommer att arbeta med att främja Sverige inom kultur, näringsliv och grön omställning, med fokus på kommunikation. Sista ansökningsdag är 7 april! 🇺🇸🇸🇪🗽 För mer information: https://lnkd.in/d7c4GPx7

What an honor to be in a room with so many brilliant collaborators discussing the impact of Pippi Longstocking! The publication of Pippi's stories was "a revolution in the nursery," teaching young readers that girls and other young people could be brave, bold, and strong. In a world where courageous voices are being silenced every day, we're proud to #BeMorePippi. Read more about our event in Publishers Weekly ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/edPrtnyp

Last Friday, in partnership with PEN America we had the privilege of co-hosting a celebration commemorating the 80th anniversary of Pippi Longstocking. The event included a heartfelt discussion featuring distinguished panelists Jonathan Friedman (Managing Director of U.S. Free Expression and Education at PEN America), Laurie Halse Anderson (author, advocate for the freedom of expression, and 2023 Laureate of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award), Johan Palmberg (great-grandson of Astrid Lindgren and a member of the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award Jury, representing The Astrid Lindgren Co.), and Jamia Wilson (American writer, commentator, and feminist activist). The discussion was skillfully moderated by Leonard S. Marcus, a renowned children's book historian and critic. Our event platformed important conversations around youth literacy, the freedom of expression, and how to combat censorship, but also celebrated the launches of very exciting Pippi events happening throughout the rest of the year: the New York Public Library will organize events and readings of classic Pippi stories at 15 of their branches, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre of NYC Parks will present a Pippi marionette musical throughout parks in the city from May - October, “ and BonBon - A Swedish Candy Company will have a sweet Pippi surprise later this year. Our Pippi fun is far from over! A heartfelt thank you to everyone involved in making this event both enjoyable and important, and an extra special thank you to Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA), Astrid Lindgren AB, SVEA, and the Swedish Institute for their contributions. The evening was not only a tribute to the lasting legacy of Pippi Longstocking but also a celebration of courage, creativity, and the power of storytelling. Let’s not forget to “Be More Pippi!”. 📷: Annie Forrest

Last Tuesday, we had the honor of hosting another event in our Transformative Talks series. The theme of the discussion was "Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change: Can the Powers of AI Help Accelerate Climate Action?" The event featured engaging and thought-provoking discussions led by a panel that included Victor Galaz , Professor in Political Science and program director at the Stockholm Resilience Center and the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics ; Keyzom Ngodup Massally , Head of Digital and AI Programs at the United Nations Development Programme UNDP ; and Karin Henriksson , Venture Partner at Greencode Ventures and a serial entrepreneur behind several impact-driven businesses, including WhistleB. The panel explored several crucial topics, such as the deployment of AI in developing nations to address climate change and the necessary steps to ensure that AI generates tangible climate impacts. A heartfelt thank you to our panel members Victor Galaz, Keyzom Ngodup Masally, and Karin Henriksson for their insights. We also appreciate the audience for their valuable input and questions.🙋♀️🌱

Today marks International Women’s Day, celebrated worldwide on March 8th to honor women’s accomplishments and to advocate for gender equality. This year, International Women’s Day holds special significance for us, as Sweden has the honor of leading the board of UN Women. UN Women is the United Nations’ entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women globally. Through its work, UN Women addresses the unique challenges faced by women and girls, striving to eliminate discrimination and violence, ensure equal participation in decision-making, and support women’s economic empowerment.

March is Women's History Month, a month celebrated here in the US to honor the progress made while also acknowledging the work that remains. This year, Sweden is chairing the board of UN Women, focusing specifically on economic empowerment. We recognise that women’s economic empowerment builds strong societies and contributes to global prosperity. That’s why we’re committed to advancing gender equality, ensuring that women everywhere have the resources, opportunities, and rights they need to thrive 🌎🙋♀️

On Tuesday, alongside the consulates of Norway, Denmark, Finland and Lithuania, we organized a panel discussion in support of Ukraine. The panel's theme was “Three Years of Ukraine’s Resilience Against Russia’s Full-Scale Invasion: Charting the Path Forward and Assessing Global Impact,” and was moderated by Consul General Erik Ullenhag. The featured speakers included Sweden's State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Dag Hartelius; Norway's State Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Eivind Vad Petersson; Lithuania's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabija Grigaitė-Daugirdė; the Founder and President of the Institute for the Study of War, Dr. Kimberly Kagan Institute for the Study of War and Dr. Katarzyna Zysk, Professor of International Relations and Contemporary History at the Norwegian Institute for Defence Studies. We sincerely thank our co-hosts and speakers for their valuable contributions to this important event. 🇺🇦

Attention Swedish Alumni in New York! The Consul General of Sweden in New York, Erik Ullenhag, cordially invites you to a Swedish alumni mixer featuring discussions on sustainability. Join us for an evening of networking, light refreshments, and engaging discussions on sustainability with fellow alumni from various fields of study. This is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect and establish new connections within our community. 🗓 Date: Thursday, 13 March 🕔 Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm 📍 Venue: The Swedish Residence (600 Park Avenue at 64th Street, New York City) Spots are extremely limited. ➡️ Please RSVP by 7 March at the link provided: https://lnkd.in/gdiVZeaX We look forward to seeing you there!

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the third edition of the Executive Insight Series in partnership with The Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce - New York (SACCNY) The event theme was “Leading with Innovations - Europe’s Path to Avoid Irrelevance,” featuring speaker Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson. Börje Ekholm offered an optimistic perspective on Europe’s future, emphasizing the need to make Europe more investable again.💡 A heartfelt thank you to SACCNY, Erik Ullenhag, and Börje Ekholm for contributing to the inspiration of our third Executive Insight lunch! 📷: SACCNY